ESSENCE ranks Erykah Badu’s albums from Baduizm to New Amerykah Pt. 2 as she readies her first LP in 15 years.

At 20, I got a taste of first-love butterflies when I met my boyfriend. We got married, and I immediately went on birth ...

Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Sade, Luther Vandross, New Edition, Wu-Tang Clan and more lead the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 ...

Robert Cosby Jr., 23, son of RHOSLC star Mary Cosby, has passed away. Police responded to a possible overdose.

Black members of the press have educated the public about the injustices and oppression in America since the establishment of ...

Instant locs, also known as insta-locs, is a loc method using a crochet tool to instantly loc natural hair. It takes about 4 ...

Luckily, neither does style. This season, it’s all about footwear that balances function and fashion. From polished shearling ...

The partnership highlights how legacy beauty brands are navigating declining sales, shifting consumer behavior, and a more ...

Spring arrives with an armful of new titles—and a handful of recent gems still in bloom—poised to brighten our days and liven ...

The notion that all books celebrating the vibrancy and vastness of Black History are too boring and only of the textbook variety is long gone. There were a […] ...

Beyond the fades and lineups, Black barbershops have always symbolized resilience and progress, continuing to carry forward traditions of care, creativity, and connection. Today, they remain ...

I’ll be more than a vote. I’ll be a voice for the people,” states Kimes on how her run for office is about turning real-life experience into real change.